sports
As an international sporting centre Manchester’s top of the league. Our footballing pedigree speaks for itself – take a tour of Old Trafford or the City of Manchester Stadium to get a first-hand flavour of Europe’s most exciting football league. The 2002 Commonwealth Games has left Manchester with a range of even more world-class facilities – and they’re open to spectators, visitors and sports people…
Get ready to experience the drama and tension of world championship sport at its most exhilarating…
When England or Britain sends out an international sports team, you can bet at least one of its members will be from Manchester. As our roll call of sporting greats shows, the city has always been a breeding ground for top performers…
If watching some of the great range of elite sport Manchester has to offer inspires you to get out there and have a go yourself, you’ll find you’re in the right place. Many of the city's top facilities are open to the public, catering to future Olympic champions and funseekers alike…
The local rivalries may be bitter, but what unites football fans throughout Manchester is their passion. It’s a sport that defines the city, and when Saturday – or Sunday – comes, you can sense the excitement everywhere…
When it comes to sport, Manchester punches above its weight. The Commonwealth Games of 2002 confirmed its importance, but for many years the city has played a significant role in the heritage of English sport…